Paragliding in Himachal Pradesh
Paragliding in Himachal Pradesh promises to make your dream of flying come true. The clear blue sky and wind facilitate paragliding in the mountains. This adventure sport has gained so much popularity that paragliding tournaments attract enthusiasts from India and all over the world. You must have normal blood pressure to take part in this physically and mentally challenging activity. The summer months are the best time for paragliding in Himachal Pradesh. Get the details about this exciting sport on indianholiday.com
Sites famous for Paragliding in Himachal Pradesh
Paragliding requires high altitudes of about 20,000 feet on a hill, mountain peak or cliff with a gentle slope of about 40 degrees. The mountain ranges of the Himalayas are the best regions to provide a natural slope for this adventure sport. The Kangra Valley is known as the capital of paragliding in Himachal Pradesh. The Dhauladhar mountain range is the ideal location for this journey into the sky. Himachal Pradesh Tourism has declared Bir (2080 meters above sea level) and Billing (2600 meters above sea level) as paragliding hubs. The Aero Sport Institute at Bir and Billing (14 kilometers away) hosts a number of international and national air championships that are open to all. If you are paragliding between these two towns, don't forget to look out for the sprawling tea gardens, Buddhist monastery and lovely fruit orchards in the Kangra Valley.
The Kullu Valley is another famous place for paragliding. If you are a novice, head to Solang. You can get help from experts there and the terrain is beginner-friendly. Other popular paragliding sites are:
- Rohtang Pass near Manali (3978 meters above sea level)
- Kothi below Rohtang Pass (2500 meters above sea level)
- Bijli Mahadev near Kullu (2460 meters above sea level)
- Bandla Ridge in Bilaspur (2600 meters above sea level)
Hand gliding and Paragliding
The wing is what differentiates hand gliding from paragliding. Hand gliders have a solid frame with a V-shaped wing, making it a faster air glider. Paragliders have no frame and use a UV protected sail cloth as an elliptical shaped wing, which make them lighter and easy to maneuver. In short, paragliding is all about leisurely watching birds fly and passing across snow covered peaks, while hand gliding is about flying at top speed, feeling a wave of thrill.
You can enjoy both hand gliding and paragliding in Himachal Pradesh. Log on to indianholiday.com to get booking and tariff details.
